Scripture Union Daily Guide 21st December 2024 (Saturday) Devotional Message
TOPIC: I Am The Lord’s Servant
OPENING PRAYER: Dear Lord, I pray that you order my steps today through your word as I meditate on it.
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TODAY’S SCRIPTURE: LUKE 1:26-38
Question(s) for Reflection
* Q2: Is there any example for me to follow or not to follow?
* Q4: Is there any promise for me to believe or hope for?
Scripture Union Daily Guide 21st December 2024 Outline
Ready for the Master’s use (vs.26-28): Mary and Joseph kept their relationship pure. No messing around. Self-control and living a righteous life are needed virtues in our preparation for God’s use, especially in our permissive society which derides virginity till marriage as outdated.
God has not changed his moral standards. The choice of a virgin also confirms Jesus’ unique identity: not from the Adamic race. Notice the angel’s remark in v.28. God’s presence in our lives is what makes the difference (John 15:5)!
How will this be (vs.29-37)? Compare Mary’s reaction to angel Gabriel’s message with that of Zechariah (vs.18, 29&34). Why was Mary not rebuked? Instead, the angel explained how these things would happen. God knows the level of our faith. The way He dealt with Moses was different from that of an ordinary Israelite (Numbers 20:1-13).
Total submission (v.38): Mary’s final response is worth emulating, ready to face whatever consequences may result from her submission to the Lord. How do you respond to God’s call upon your life? Do you resist, doubt, or submit to it even when you do not fully understand how He will work it out?
Compare all that Gabriel said about Jesus (vs.32-33, 35) with Old Testament prophecies about Him (Isaiah 7:14 and 9:6-7). To what extent have these been fulfilled?
* Any new insight or reinforcement of what you already know?
Closing Prayer
I am totally yours, Master Jesus, take my life and do whatever you deem fit with it!
Prayer for the week
* Thank God for saving you from every form of attack, shame, reproach, and sorrow • Thank God for standing by you and making all things to work together for your good • Thank God for disappointing the enemy of your soul this year
Offer a prayer of faith in line with Isaiah 41:14
“Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.”
One Year Bible Reading Plan
Daily Bible Reading Plan: Day 356- Hebrews 7-10
NATIONAL PRAYER BULLETIN 21 DECEMBER 2024
PRAYER FOCUS
GOD CAN BE TRUSTED
Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.
Heb. 10:23
THANK GOD FOR:
‣ His presence in our lives which keep on strengthening us daily
‣ Daily fulfilling His promises over our lives
PRAY FOR:
‣ His grace continues in us as we fellowship with Him daily
‣ God grants us spiritual strength and health to serve Him faithfully
‣ We will walk in obedience to his commands for our lives
Scripture Union is an international, interdenominational, evangelical Christian organization. It was founded in 1867, and works in partnership with individuals and churches across the world. The organization’s stated aim is to use the Bible to inspire children, young people and adults to know God. (Scripture Union Daily Guide 21st December 2024)
